New Delhi. The second T20 match between India and Afghanistan is to be held on Sunday 14 January at Holkar Stadium, Indore. In the first T20 match held in Mohali, the Indian team won by 6 wickets and took a 1-0 lead in the series. Despite this important win, there are two changes in the Indian team for the upcoming match, both in the top order. Star batsman Virat Kohli, who is ready to play T20 matches for India, has joined the team again after a gap of 14 months.
Holkar Cricket Stadium pitch report
The pitch at Holkar Cricket Stadium is known for producing good runs due to its fast outfield and short boundaries. The last T20 match on this ground was played in October 2022, in which a total of 405 runs were scored. Riley Rossouw of South Africa had scored a century in that match. India has played 3 T20 matches in this stadium, winning 2 of them.
What does the weather report of Indore say?
The weather report from Indore is contrasting the cold conditions experienced during the first T20 match in Mohali. The weather is expected to remain clear in Indore, which will bring a big change for the players who faced the cold in Mohali. The maximum temperature is expected to be around 21 degrees Celsius, making it a relatively warm day for the players, while the minimum temperature is likely to be around 16 degrees Celsius. There is no possibility of rain in Indore, but effect of dew may be seen in the later session.
Possible playing XI of Team India:
1. Rohit Sharma (Captain)
2. Yashasvi Jaiswal
3. Virat Kohli
4. Shivam Dubey
5. Jitesh Sharma (Wicketkeeper)
6. Rinku Singh
7. Akshar Patel
8. Washington Sundar
9. Ravi Bishnoi
10. Arshdeep Singh
11. Mukesh Kumar
Probable playing XI for Afghanistan:
1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wicketkeeper)
2. Ibrahim Zadran (Captain)
3. Rahmat Shah
4. Azmatullah Omarzai
5. Najibullah Zadran
6. Mohammad Nabi
7. Gulbadin Naib/Noor Ahmed
8. Karim Janat
9. Fazalhaq Farooqui
10. Naveen-ul-Haq
11. Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Dream team 1 for India-Afghanistan 2nd T20
wicket keeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batsman – Rohit Sharma (Captain), Virat Kohli (Vice-Captain), Shubman Gill, Ibrahim Zadran
Allrounder – Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Akshar Patel
Bowler – Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mujeeb Ur Rehman